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Society of Broadcast Engineers Monthly Newsletter on Career Advancement         November 2010
Issue Highlights
Did you know?
New Networking Certification - COMING SOON
Education Spotlight - SBE University
CEA - Suggested Reference Books
Educational Opportunities
On the Horizon
November
5-15 SBE Exams

December
31   February 2011 exam deadline
       Recertification Deadline
Did you know?

 

The SBE Leadership Development Course is taking place next year August 2-4 in Atlanta. Click here for more information on the course "every manager should attend!"

 

Contact Information


John L. Poray, CAE
Executive Director

Certification Director

Education Director
New Networking Certification - COMING SOON!
The National Certification Committee recently announced that they are working on a new networking certification.
 
The Certified Broadcast Networking Engineer should debut around April or May 2011. The CBNE will require 5 years of broadcast engineering or related technology experience. The exam will model itself after the senior SBE certifications. There will be 50 mulitple-choice questions and then a choice of essay. 

Please email the Certification Director, Megan Clappe [email protected] with any questions.  

SBE University

Education Spotlight - SBE University

SBE University is made up of online self-study courses where you pick the date, time and location to learn.  The cost for these courses varies from $59 to $99. Upon registration, students immediately gain access to the course.


SBE University has been very well received by students.  Those responding to an evaluation of their experience of SBE University and the course itself thought registration was easy, the format and ease of use of SBE University was great, and that overall SBE University is a great tool for learning.  One student noted, "It was no problem logging on and starting right from where I left off each time."  Another person said, "Great experience, please develop more!" 


Current courses available on SBE University include:


Computer Networking for Broadcast Engineers   

AM Antenna Systems

Voice Telco Networks and Studio Interface Systems 

8-VSB

AM Antenna Computer Modeling

FM Transmission Systems 

Matching Networks and Phasing


SBE University is just one more way for the broadcast engineering professional to get the education needed to succeed. 

CEA - Suggested Reference Books
The SBE National Certification Committee has put together a list of Suggested Reference books that may be helpful in studying for the exam. Everyone's skill set and knowledge is different so the SBE National Certification Committee does not recommend specific books.

Some of theses books can be purchased through the SBE Bookstore (SBE Members receive a discount).
 
Below are only a couple of options from the Suggested References for Engineering Level Certifications.

Handbook for Sound Engineers is the most comprehensive reference available for audio engineers. All audio topics are explored: if you work on anything related to audio you should not be without this book! The 4th edition of this trusted reference has been updated to reflect changes in the industry since the publication of the 3rd edition in 2002 -- including new technologies like software-based recording systems such as Pro Tools and Sound Forge; digital recording using MP3, wave files and others; mobile audio devices such as iPods and MP3 players. Over 40 topics are covered and written by many of the top professionals for their area in the field. 

Reference Data for Engineers, 9th edition by Mac E. Van Valkenburg
Widely acclaimed as a practical reference for all engineers, this book offers coverage on intellectual property and patents, probability and design, antennas, power electronics, power supplies and more. It also discusses the fields of satellite technology, space communication, microwave science, global positioning systems, frequency data and radar.

To view the entire list of the SBE suggested references please visit the SBE website, or contact the Certification Director Megan Clappe for more information.
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Educational Opportunities
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Upcoming Live Webinar
November 18 - 2:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern 
FCC Self-Inspection Checklist
Instructor: Dennis Baldridge, CPBE,8-VSB, AMD, DRB, CBNT 

Overview
The FCC publishes a self-inspection checklist for TV and radio stations to help them ascertain their level of compliance with the FCC rules and regulations. An affirmative response to all 100+ questions in the list implies substantial compliance. This webinar covers the purpose, scope and limitations of the self inspection checklist. It also addresses the technical and non-technical aspects, as well as the public inspection file, antenna structures, the Emergency Alert System and more.
 
Why You Should Attend
Participants will benefit by having the ability to verify substantial compliance with the FCC Rules and Regulations for the Radio and TV stations they serve, making them better equipped to serve the facilities.

Click here to learn more about this webinar and to register.